World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day exists to draw attention to work-related deaths, injuries and illnesses, and provides an opportunity to remember those who have died from a work-related injury. By raising awareness, we can better take action to minimise or eliminate the H&S risks faced at work.
This year’s theme for World Day, set by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is:
This year’s theme for Workers’ Memorial Day, set by the International Trade Union Congress is:
When looking at Safe Work Australia’s Key WHS Australia 2021 Statistics, we discover the following facts:
Due to technical innovation or social and organisational change, employers and employees both need to be aware of new and emerging risks in the workplace. This includes:
Through awareness, and by identifying risks early, organisations can act accordingly against potential risks to their employees, and help avoid further injuries and deaths in the workplace.
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